Romania still faces major fiscal, productivity, and social gaps, warns European Commission in fresh Country Report
The European Commission (EC) has published its 2026 Country Report and the country-specific recommendations (CSRs) for Romania, warning that the country continues to face significant fiscal, external, competitiveness, and social vulnerabilities, despite progress made through the fiscal consolidatio»»»
US domestic treatment centers ready for Ebola even as Kenya plans persist
Most of the 13 US treatment centers in a government-funded hospital network for severe infectious diseases are ready to handle patients, including those with Ebola if needed, representatives from the hospitals said this week. The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resul»»»
Naryn's high-altitude pastures covered in snow - | 24.KG
Snowfall has been recorded in At-Bashy district of Naryn region. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, snow cover in some pasture areas has reached up to 20 centimeters in depth. Unusual weather conditions for early June have been recorded on the district’s high-altitude pastures. Due »»»
The science behind perfect grass on World Cup’s 16 fields
The World Cup’s first whistle will sound June 11 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, kicking off a summer-long spectacle that will stretch across three countries and draw a global audience. For the grass they’ll play on, it all started years earlier in North Carolina. Or Colorado. Or Canada. Or which»»»
Israeli media: Military helicopter lands at Tel Hashomer hospital - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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US Domestic Treatment Centers Ready for Ebola Even as Kenya Plans Persist
Most of the 13 US treatment centers in a government-funded hospital network for severe infectious diseases are ready to handle patients, including those with Ebola if needed, representatives from the hospitals said this week. The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has result»»»
German Investigators Launch Probe Into Boeing 787 Incident in Frankfurt
The German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) has begun an investigation into the Boeing 787 jetliner whose nose gear collapsed on Thursday at a gate at Frankfurt airport, according to a BFU spokesperson. An interim report is expected in about eight weeks, and the final report »»»
Vucic: Important meeting with von der Leyen, Costa, Macron and Merz about Serbia's EU future
TIVAT, - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, who is attending the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Tivat, Montenegro, said on Friday he had had an important meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President Antonio Costa, French President Emanuel Macron and Ger»»»
Regional Minister Blames Current Mayor of Varna and His Predecessor for Illegal Construction in Baba Alino Area
Approached by journalists here on Friday, Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Ivan Shishkov commented that the "assemblage in Varna assembled an illegal city there." He was referring to the the controversial large-scale construction in Varna's Baba Alino area. According to Shishkov, V»»»
Dеmocratic Bulgaria Requests Dismissal of Health Insurance Fund's Deputy Governor
Democratic Bulgaria (DB) MP Ivaylo Mirchev said on Friday that DB is submitting a request for the dismissal of National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) Deputy Governor Momchil Mavrov, who, according to media reports, is one of the symbols of corrupt practices in Bulgaria's healthcare system. Commentin»»»
Azerbaijan says five of its citizens killed in attacks on vessels in Sea of Azov
MOSCOW: Five Azerbaijani citizens were killed and three others injured in attacks on two cargo vessels in the Sea of Azov, Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry said on Friday. Responding to a question about the vessels hit in Taganrog Bay, the ministry said the crews included 25 Azerbaijani citiz»»»
Israeli warplanes strike southern Lebanese towns of Kfar Rumman, Deir Al-Zahrani and Kafra: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 23:30, a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army vehicles and soldiers on the outskirts of the town of Hadathaa, with artillery shells: statement 6 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 00:30, a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army vehicles and soldiers at the Balu‘ah area on the outskirts of the town of Hadathaa, with artillery shells: statement 7 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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EBRD: Tunisias economic growth expected to slow to 2.2% in 2026 and 2027
Tunis, June 5 (TAP) – Tunisia's economic growth is projected to slow from 2.5% in 2025 to 2.2% in 2026, before remaining stable at that rate in 2027, according to the latest Regional Economic Prospects report released by the European Bank for...»»»
Putin Informed About Zelensky's Letter Published Last Night - Kremlin
ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin was informed about Vladimir Zelensky's letter, which was published in the evening of June 4, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. "He was informed," Peskov said, answering a relevant question.On Thursday, Zelensky published an o»»»
BREAKING: Hungary bans new guest workers from three countries with immediate effect
Hungary has introduced an immediate restriction affecting foreign workers, banning the recruitment of new guest workers from the Philippines, Georgia and Armenia through a fast-track employment procedure. The announcement was made during Thursday’s government press briefing, where officials outline»»»
UN doubles appeal for Lebanon aid to nearly $640 mn amid Israel war
Geneva: The UN on Friday more than doubled its aid appeal for Lebanon as the country reels from Israel's war against Iran-backed Hezbollah, saying nearly $640 million was needed over six months. "The humanitarian crisis in Lebanon is severe and deteriorating," the UN humanitarian agency OCHA said i»»»
Pope Leo’s visiting Europe’s migration hot spots. Catholics hope he’ll ease political tensions
BARCELONA: Pope Leo XIV is delving into the hotly contested issue of migration by visiting two flashpoints — Spain’s Canary Islands in the Atlantic next week, and Italy’s Lampedusa island in the Mediterranean in early July.These rocky, remote outposts of Europe have struggled with the arrival of te»»»
Superdrug removes Ahava after company linked to Israeli settlement in occupied West Bank
DUBAI: Superdrug has removed Israeli skincare brand Ahava from its online marketplace after being shown images allegedly linking the company to activities at an Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank, according to a report by Sky News. The UK’s second-largest beauty and health retailer confir»»»
Kyrgyzstan proposes new system for traveling to Mecca - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan has put a new system for organizing the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages up for public discussion. Authorities are proposing to fully digitalize the pilgrimage process, make the allocation of places more transparent, and strengthen control over the spending of pilgrims’ funds. The draft stipul»»»
Oil prices rise amid continuing tensions in Middle East
Singapore: Oil prices rose today amid continuing tensions in the Middle East and limited traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures climbed 33 cents, or 0.35 percent, to $95.36 a barrel, after falling 2.84 percent in the previous session. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures incr»»»
Dubai Police issue 4,504 fines for dangerous hard shoulder overtaking
Dubai: Dubai Police have issued 4,504 fines for overtaking on the hard shoulder since the beginning of the year, highlighting the dangerous traffic violation that endangers road users and hampers the movement of emergency vehicles responding to incidents. Brigadier Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, Director»»»
FAO: World Food Prices Slip in May, Still Near Three-year High
World food prices slipped in May from a revised April level, with vegetable oil prices falling for the first time this year while cereals and sugar jumped, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday. The FAO Food Price Index, which measures changes in a basket of globally t»»»
Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks down
Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks down 6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWycliffe Muia Agadez governorate/FacebookThe victims were buried in mass graves by the rescue team dispatched to the area At least 49 people have died of thirst in a remote part o»»»
Bulgaria Seeks Extradition of Former Development Bank Chief Detained in Serbia
The Sofia City Prosecutor's Office (SCPO) has taken steps for former Bulgarian Development Bank (BDB) chief executive Stoyan Mavrodiev to be extradited to this country, SCPO Spokesperson Desislava Petrova told reporters on Friday. Petrova confirmed Mavrodiev's June 3 arrest in Serbia. Mavrodiev is »»»
Trump: Lebanese file is somewhat distinct, yet it remains linked to Iran – Ya Libnan
Share: n a statement, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the Lebanese file is somewhat distinct, yet it remains linked to Iran; he expressed his belief that developments regarding Lebanon are imminent and that progress has already been achieved. In a separate remark, Trump noted that he has»»»
Lusail International Circuit joins UN Sports for Climate Action Framework on World Environment Day
Doha, Qatar: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) has become a signatory of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Sports for Climate Action Framework, formalising its long-term commitment to sustainability and climate action on World Environment Day. The framework, which »»»
Caught on camera: Split-second driving mistake leads to major crashes
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have warned motorists against sudden swerving and unsafe lane changes after releasing dramatic footage showing a series of serious traffic accidents caused by reckless driving behaviour. The videos, published by Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters in cooperation with t»»»
Egypt, S. Korea, Japan discuss boosting economic, developmental cooperation
Assistant Foreign Minister for International, Multilateral, and Bilateral Development Cooperation Ambassador Khaled Anis discussed with a delegation from the South Korean Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF), affiliated with the Export-Import Bank of Korea, ways to boost economic and develo»»»
Serbia lose 5-1 to Mexico in football friendly
TOLUCA - The Serbia men's national football team lost 5-1 to Mexico away in a friendly match early on Friday. In front of 30,000 spectators in Toluca, Serbia took the lead through Petar Stanic in the 19th minute, but Johan Vasquez (34 min), Stefan Bukinac (45+2 min OG), Raul Jimenez (57 min), Adem »»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.3759
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3759 dinars for one euro on Friday, which is a slight change relative to Thursday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.1 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to»»»
Romania on track to receive new EUR 2.6 billion PNRR payment, taking total absorption above 60%
Romania’s fourth PNRR payment request has received a favourable opinion from the EU’s Economic and Financial Committee, bringing the country one step closer to receiving the funds. The payment will be formally authorised after the final comitology stage under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, a»»»
Gulf Bourses Lose $24bn in May Despite Higher Oil Prices
Gulf stock markets lost an estimated $24 billion in market value during May, reducing the combined capitalization of regional exchanges to approximately $4.08 trillion, according to a CNBC Arabia survey. While the decline represents only about 0.6% of total Gulf market capitalization, it reflects p»»»
US Senate approves $70 bn for Trump immigration crackdown
WASHINGTON: The US Senate on Friday approved $70 billion in funding for Donald Trump’s hard-line immigration crackdown, handing the president a major victory on one of his signature issues after months of bitter fighting over deportations and border enforcement.The bill, which would fund Immigratio»»»
Saudi POS spending edges past $3.8bn during Adha holiday
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s point-of-sale transaction value climbed to SR14.38 billion ($3.83 billion) in the week ending May 30, up 0.8 percent from the previous week, as a surge in hospitality and apparel spending during the Eid Al-Adha holiday. According to the latest data from the Saudi Central Bank»»»
South Korea election chief quits after ballot shortage sparks blockade
Seoul: The head of South Korea's election commission resigned Friday, hours after riot police cleared protesters from a Seoul polling station following a near two-day blockade sparked by a ballot shortage during local elections. Wednesday's election was the first nationwide vote since President Lee»»»
AL-Manar correspondents in south Lebanon report Israeli airstrikes on towns of Anqoun, Kfar Fila and Qlaileh - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Flying between Doha and Dubai this summer? Qatar Airways adds more flights
Dubai: Qatar Airways is increasing flights to Dubai to five daily services this summer, the Doha-based airline announced early Friday. After months of disruption linked to airspace restrictions, Gulf airlines are rapidly rebuilding regional capacities ahead of the peak summer season. The airline sa»»»
Sofia Mayor Terziev, EU Commissioner Roswall Launch First Heat Fest Climate Festival
Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev and European Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy Jessika Roswall officially launched the first edition of the Heat Fest climate festival, Sofia Municipality said on Friday. The event, organized at the initiative of Sofia Munic»»»
Middle East conflict pushing millions into hunger, WFP says
GENEVA: The Middle East conflict is pushing millions of people closer to hunger, as rising fuel and transport costs drive up food prices while funding shortfalls force aid agencies to scale back assistance, the UN World Food Programme said on Friday. Joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran in February t»»»
WFP: Middle East Conflict Pushing Millions Into Hunger
The Middle East conflict is pushing millions of people closer to hunger, as rising fuel and transport costs drive up food prices while funding shortfalls force aid agencies to scale back assistance, the UN World Food Program said on Friday. Joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran in February triggered a r»»»
Trump’s ‘Crazy’ Rebuke Undercuts Netanyahu at a Critical Moment
Benjamin Netanyahu has long portrayed himself to the Israeli public as being uniquely adept in dealing with Donald Trump, capable of winning and sustaining the US president's backing. But an acrimonious phone call this week where the president called the prime minister "[expletive] crazy", first le»»»
SalamAir suspends Kuwait and Beirut flights after regional attacks
Dubai: SalamAir has temporarily suspended flights to Kuwait and Lebanon as regional tensions continue to disrupt air travel across parts of the Middle East following attacks reported in both countries this week. In a travel advisory issued on Friday, Oman's low-cost carrier said all flights between»»»
Romania’s GDP decline revised upwards to 1.2% in first quarter of 2026
Romania’s economy declined by 1.2% on an unadjusted basis in the first three months of this year compared with the same period of 2025, and by 1.1% on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to provisional data (1) announced by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). INS revised upwards the data»»»
Books still matter in a world of endless scrolling
Since I was a young boy, I’ve used reading to transport myself into different worlds, to learn the unimaginable and to understand different views. Books are at the centre of all learning, of all civilisations. These small and portable time machines allow us to pass on knowledge, ideas and creativit»»»
Media Review: June 5
POLITICS 24 Chasa reports that the ruling Progressive Bulgaria (PB) has taken control of 15 of the National Assembly’s 24 standing committees, while also securing deputy chair positions in all committees. GERB received three committee chairmanships, the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) and De»»»
Netanyahu halts Lebanon ceasefire vote after Hezbollah rejects proposal
Israeli ministers voiced strong opposition to a proposed ceasefire with Lebanon during a security cabinet meeting, though no official vote was held. The pause came after Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem rejected the U.S.-backed proposal, demanding instead a "comprehensive" ceasefire and the comp»»»
Iran’s Rezaei: If enemy advances on Beirut’s suburbs, we’ll turn northern ‘Israel’ into ‘hell’ - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Russian Strikes Kill 7 in Ukraine
Russia fired hundreds of drones at Ukraine between late Thursday and early Friday, killing seven people and destroying a factory that produces milk products for children, authorities said. Images published by Ukraine's state emergency service showed the ruins of a building bearing the logo of Ukrai»»»